How to Crochet a Strong Bag Handle and Attach a Carabiner
BeginnerFreeThis master class shows how to crochet a dense flat handle from T-shirt ribbon yarn and attach it to two carabiners without sewing it on by hand.
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Bag-making tutorials from Komok: sewn shoppers, bucket bags, crochet handles, practical details, and handmade accessory ideas.
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Refreshing an Old Worn Faux Leather Bag
BeginnerFreeA tutorial on refreshing an old, peeling faux leather bag: strip away the damaged coating, refresh the lining if needed, paint the base with acrylic paint, and seal the results with acrylic varnish.
Crochet a Market Bag from Jute, Cord, or T-shirt Yarn
Beginner1 hr 30 minFreeA step-by-step tutorial for crocheting a market bag: work a round base in single crochet, move on to a mesh body in a simple chain-stitch pattern, work in rounds to the desired height, and finish the handles — sturdy crocheted ones, thin flat ones, or leather ones on carabiners.
How to Crochet an Oval Base for a Bag or Basket
IntermediateFreeDetailed instructions and charts for crocheting an oval base three ways: a dense base in single crochet for bags and baskets that need a narrow base that holds its shape well, a base in double crochet for airier, lacier bags with a wider, smoother curve, and an openwork base with a dense center and airy edges.
How to Crochet a Bucket Bag with a Sturdy Base
BeginnerFreeA step-by-step tutorial for crocheting a bucket bag from T-shirt yarn: a sturdy base reinforced with cord, single crochet walls, an 80 cm strap, and assembling the strap closure.
Crochet market bag from cord or yarn: mesh bag
BeginnerFreeHow to crochet a mesh market bag from cord or yarn: choose the material, calculate the sample at 20 stitches in the source example, make mesh cells from chains and treble crochet stitches, join two halves, add handles, and finish with tassels.
DIY Teardrop Backpack: Pattern, Zippers, and Straps
IntermediateFreeHow to sew a Teardrop backpack: prepare the outer and lining pieces, add 1.5 cm for the side zippers, mark the openings, stabilize the outer pieces with polyester batting, fusible interlining, or interfacing, then assemble the pockets, plackets, front, back, straps, and final backpack.
Sew a Lined Grocery Tote Bag
BeginnerFreeSew this grocery tote from two 35 × 45 cm patchwork panels, reinforce them with fusible interfacing, make a boxed bottom, add two handles cut from one 70 cm length of webbing, and finish with a lining containing one or two pockets.
Sew a Quilted Winter Tote Bag
BeginnerFreeThis winter tote is sewn from water-resistant outer fabric or Dewspo, lining, polyester batting, and a zipper. The finished size is 51 × 37 cm with a 25 cm handle drop; quilt the body, then add the zipper, lining, pocket, and padded handles.
Sew an Easy Shoulder Bag with a Ready-Made Pattern
BeginnerFreeA step-by-step shoulder-bag project: prepare two fabrics, cut from a ready-made pattern, assemble the outer bag and lining, then finish the handles and snap.
Dimensional leather: DIY 3D figure for a bag
BeginnerFreeThis tutorial shows how to make a dimensional leather figure: sculpt a light base, add texture, prepare soft leather with diluted PVA glue, stretch it over the relief, and shrink-fit the leather with a hairdryer.
How to Sew a Practical Tote Bag
BeginnerFreeSew a quilted tote from a 0.4 × 1.4 m rectangular piece: Slimtex insulation, interior pockets, handles, and a snap.
Women’s Bag from an Old Suede Coat
BeginnerFreeThis master class shows how to sew a women’s bag from an old suede coat: cut the outer pieces, handle tabs, decorative bridges, lining, and pockets; set rivets with metal rings; sew pockets to the lining; insert a separating zipper; assemble the outer bag and lining; close the bottom of the lining; topstitch the folded upper edge; and attach chain handles with snap hooks.
How to Sew a Shopper Bag from an Old Jacket
BeginnerFreeHere's how to sew a shopper bag from an old jacket: cut the pieces, sew the outer bag with a squared-off bottom, attach the handles, add the lining, and finish with a drawstring.
Japanese knot bag: pattern and sewing tutorial
BeginnerFreeStep by step, sew a Japanese knot bag: prepare a simple pattern, choose two fabrics, cut four pieces, join the handles and lower body, turn the bag right side out, and close the opening by hand.